At 30, Alexander’s no conventional running back

By Chris Cluff  |   Friday, July 06, 2007  |  Comments( 2 )

 Seattle Seahawks
Shaun Alexander will be 30 in August, which of course means the end of his career is near, right? That's what conventional wisdom has always said: Running backs fade fast after the age of 30. But it hasn't always been true, and the Seattle Seahawks' ace back will probably prove to be an exception to the rule for several reasons: (1) He has...
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CommentsComments: 2
 No.1
Jesse		 02:23 PM
07/09/2007
Shaun is a back to never stop pounding the ball until he's physically unable to do so. He's a workhorse and a run specialist. He makes the NFC look like sissies.
 No.2
Bruiser		 11:56 PM
07/19/2007
Alexander has something to prove to all the naysayers who think his days are numbered. He will be as good or better than he was in '05. His offensive line will get better as the season progresses and his numbers will likewise get better. He's also miffed that LT obliterated his '05 numbers and will be looking to place himself back at the top.
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